Accusations of steroid use, normally a controversy limited to pro athletes, are now hitting the world of hip-hop, as news of an investigation by a New York district attorney leaks to the press. The news “struck a chord about the increasing pressure on these performers to maintain perfect, even superhuman physiques as a part of their overall image and brand.”
Tag: 01.15.08
Talks Begin Again In Jacksonville
The lockout of Jacksonville Symphony musicians is now two months old, and the two sides are preparing to come back to the bargaining table for the first time since before Christmas. Management officials say that they were close to a deal at that time, and the musicians are reported to be “guardedly optimistic.”
£20m Of Orchestra Financing At Risk
A £20m deal to finance the Manchester-based BBC Philharmonic is in danger after a round of government grants fell through, meaning that the deal might have to be financed with taxpayer money.
Dallas Opera To Premiere Moby Dick
To mark the opening of its new home next year, Dallas Opera will present the world premiere of Jake Heggie’s new opera Moby Dick. “The new opera will be only the third world premiere in the Dallas company’s history, and is a co-production with San Francisco Opera, San Diego Opera and Calgary Opera.”
Library Of Congress Backtracks After Insulting Scots
“The stroke of a pen at the Library of Congress — which rebranded 700 years of Scottish literary tradition as ‘English literature’ — has in recent weeks generated a spluttering uproar in Scotland. And last week, faced with Celtic fury, the American institution made an undignified U-turn.”
Orange County Airport Censors Artist’s Work
“Richard White’s ceramic sculpture “Insignificant Works of Art” was censored, with the removal of two of its 10 figures, then what remained was put on display in a makeshift configuration — all without White’s being notified.”